Heartfelt thanks to BJP for 'promoting' INDIA bloc rally with great enthusiasm: Rahul
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi sarcastically thanked the BJP for promoting an upcoming INDIA bloc rally against alleged electoral irregularities. Meanwhile, trade organizations have requested a deferral of the rally due to potential economic losses during the festive season.
Why it matters
The rally highlights ongoing tensions between the Indian opposition and the ruling party regarding electoral integrity and economic impact.
Heartfelt thanks to BJP for 'promoting' INDIA bloc rally with great enthusiasm: Rahul left Congress leader and Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi. File Reuters Reuters https://th-i.thgim.com/public/incoming/f5o9nt/article71622828.ece/alternates/FREE_1200/2026-10-22T101822Z_1403195616_RC2D0OAJUOYK_RTRMADP_3_INDIA-POLITICS-ART.JPG STRINGER FILE PHOTO: File Photo: Congress leader and Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, addresses students at an event in Chennai, India, October 10, 2026. REUTERS/Stringer/File Photo/File Photo The INDIA bloc rally is part of a series of opposition protests against the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) and the CEC's "poll irregularities” New Delhi Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Sunday (October 25, 2026) gave a sarcastic "heartfelt thank you" to the BJP and its allies for "promoting" the INDIA bloc rally against ‘vote chori’ on November 1 "so enthusiastically" and ensuring its call reaches as many people as possible.
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